In the southeast of the Crimean peninsula, near a beautiful river, there is a small town - Sudak. The city got its name from the time Ottoman Empire. In the Middle Ages, this city was the largest and most famous center trade on the Black Sea.
Today, Sudak has become a paradise for tourists from Russia and neighboring countries.
Pike now. Photo by Distance X (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/n-160373/)
Vacationers are attracted by sights, quartz beaches and developed tourist infrastructure.
Climate and ecology
Sudak has a mild climate. There are practically no sharp temperature fluctuations in this part of the peninsula. Residents of the city and vacationers are pleased that there are very few cloudy days here. The sun shines brightly almost all year round. Rains here are extremely rare, and in winter there is practically no snow. In summer, the sea is warm, so you can swim in the warm sea for more than four months.
River in Sudak. Photo by yadavil (http://www.panoramio.com/user/5456171)
The main source of air pollution in Sudak is the city dump, where fires often occur. At meetings of the local council, this issue is often raised, but it still remains unresolved. Also, residents of the city are concerned about the problem associated with wastewater treatment. Although the construction of treatment facilities, which are located in the nearby village of Mindalnoe, has been started, it is progressing very slowly.
Smoke from a landfill in Sudak. Photo by tatimesh (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/tatimesh/)
Population of Sudak
The population of Sudak is 15,368 people. But there are also many visitors who live in the city without a residence permit. So general population will be around 28,000 people. This figure has remained virtually unchanged since 1989. Russians, Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars live here.
Most of the city's residents are people aged 35-55 years. Young people are not eager to stay here. After leaving school, children go to study in other cities, since there are no higher educational institutions in Sudak. There are only technical schools, so most of the residents have a specialized secondary education. Often, young people find work at the place of study and stay there. Hence the low birth rate in Sudak.
Districts and real estate of Sudak
Despite the fact that Sudak is a small city, it is divided into 8 districts and a districtless zone.
Arealess zone
This is the most distant part of the city from the sea. Here the main attraction is the bus station. There are no hotels or restaurants here. In some places you can find a letnichek with draft beer for local residents.
Tourists who do not know the city can settle here in private households and then regret it for a long time. The price for living in a districtless zone is significantly lower than in resort areas. But it is worth considering the fact that you will have to stomp to the sea for quite a long time. Although, if you have personal transport, the problem will disappear by itself.
central District
It's practically the city itself. Schools, kindergartens, a technical school, a central market, residential high-rise buildings, the Forum and Surozh hotels are located here. When the influx of tourists subsides, this part of the city turns into an ordinary quiet sleeping area.
In the summer, here are the best conditions for vacationers: the sea is not far away, and at night it is quiet here and you can get enough sleep. This area is also attractive because all supermarkets are located here, and prices in restaurants are much lower than in establishments on the waterfront. The cost of housing for tourists here ranges from 20 to 50 dollars per day per person.
cozy area
This is the former settlement Uyutnoe, which was attached to the city. Interesting fact: earlier this village was Sudak itself. It was from this village that the construction of the city began. The area is very close to the beach, but the hotel and restaurant business is not very developed here.
There are no hotels here at all, shops are small stalls or wagons, and from the "restaurants" - this is a dining room. People, bypass it on the tenth road! God forbid you dine there. Well, unless, of course, you are not eager to see such an attraction as the city district hospital, which is located on Gvardeyskaya Street in the Central District.
Tourists can stay in Uyutny in the rooms rented out by residents in their houses and makeshift houses.
Embankment and Cypress Alley
This area can hardly be called a residential area. Here are some of the most expensive hotels in Sudak. From their windows there is a stunning view of the sea, and the service in hotels is at the highest level.
But still, in this part of the city there are more restaurants, bars, nightclubs and cafes. Here everyone will find a place for lunch, dinner or a night out. Life in this area is in full swing almost around the clock during the tourist season.
Cypress alley at night. Photo by macosXer
Already at 6 in the morning on the Cypress Alley, the trade in all kinds of souvenirs is seething. Sellers greet sleepy tourists with a smile, and after sunset, different music sounds from every corner. All establishments work until the last customer. Therefore, they close at 3-4 in the morning.
At this time, walking along the alley, you can see kitchen workers and waiters who put themselves to sleep right on the sofas in restaurants. These people in the holiday season just live at work. Also on the waterfront you can see many attractions and showroom- everything so that the tourist can spend a lot of money, but at the same time remain satisfied.
This is the new part of the city. So far, construction has not stopped here. Almost all streets are located on a hill.
Here is located the largest tourist and health complex "Sudak". There is very little greenery in the southwestern region. But every year its number increases. All the houses in the area are neat and nice to look at. Residents and entrepreneurs of the area take care of its beauty. Flowers are planted all year round, lawns are put in order. This part of the city can be called the most colorful for its variety of flowers.
This part of the city, long before the construction of the water park, was called the South-East District. On wastelands where there were vineyards and a helipad, construction continues. The restaurant business is well developed here, there are many hotels and private households that have been converted into mini-hotels.
This region is dominated by private sector where you can rent a room, bed or even a whole house. The prices are completely different. It all depends on the amenities, and, as they say, on the impudence of the owners of the houses. It is realistic to find housing for $5 a day, but mostly $20-50. The disadvantage of the area near the water park is the almost complete inconvenience of the new streets. Proximity to the sea will be good pluses, and what is especially good, to sparsely populated beaches and to the water park, and, of course, a beautiful view of the mountains.
The district got its name from the street that is part of it. In addition to Spendiarov Street, this includes Solnechny Lane and Aivazovsky Street. It is in this area that most of the owners of houses who offer "beds" and rooms for rent. You can even find these mini-hotels with meals. But it is worth remembering that the conditions in which food is cooked there may not be the best. Often these will be not the first freshness products, old kitchen equipment and dirt in the kitchen. Indeed, in most cases, one cook cooks, and there are many vacationers in such houses. It is better to overpay a little and dine in cafes, which are enough in the area.
The road to the beach will go through Cypress Alley. 15-20 minutes, and vacationers will "rest" in the central city beach.
There is also a store in the area that will satisfy the needs of any person in the products. But everyone should remember that the prices there are significantly higher than those presented in other stores. This supermarket is considered the most expensive. Most locals prefer to avoid it.
This is the greenest area of the city. There are a lot of trees here, but most of them are poplars, so in June there is simply no saving from fluff. The Spendiarov area, like the Central one, is calm, despite the fact that it rests on Cypress Alley. It is very convenient for tourists in that it is not far from the sea, and 5 minutes walk to the center.
The area was formed during the reign of Gorbachev. It included two streets - Biryuzova and Tankistov. This is the second most expensive area in the city of Sudak. It is here that all knowledgeable vacationers seek to settle. From this area, it is close to the sea, and to the resort center - Cypress Alley, and to the city center.
There are few official hotels in the area, but there are a lot of private houses. Wherever you knock, rooms for every taste are rented everywhere. It is in this area that there are many small cafes in which the cuisine is homemade and the atmosphere is pleasant. And in general, the Biryuzova district is quiet and green.
Marine area
This area is considered the most visited. Everyone who has a rest in Sudak visits this area in the direction of the Genoese fortress. It consists of two small streets - Morskoy and Ushakov. Only this area of the city is located directly on the waterfront. Even if you settle at the very end of the area, there will be no more than 500 meters to the sea.
There are a lot of hotels, hotels and boarding houses of various sizes. You can eat both on the waterfront and in the dining room. It is not at all like the one located in Uyutny. The prices at this establishment are pleasing to the eye, and the cuisine is very tasty. But in most cases, vacationers who settle in this area prefer to dine in expensive restaurants on the waterfront. The sea area is considered the most expensive part of the city. The prices here are simply cosmic. This area has many disadvantages: constant noise from the embankment, remoteness from the city center. But all these nuances are compensated by the proximity to the beaches and the mesmerizing view of the Genoese fortress.
The property
In Sudak, there are always a lot of offers to buy houses, apartments, cottages. Although this city is a resort, the cost of housing here is not too high. For example, a three-room apartment in central area can be bought for 50-70 thousand dollars, but the same housing with a sea view will cost 90-120 thousand dollars. Prices, of course, also depend on the condition of the apartment. You can also buy suburban housing. For example, for 100-120 thousand dollars you can buy a good house 10x10 meters.
Infrastructure Status
The main problem of the inhabitants of the city of Sudak is the lack of normal water supply. Water most often enters the house by the hour (morning and evening). Residents are forced to acquire tanks that are filled at the time of delivery. It often happens that there is no water for several days. For all the inconvenience, water tariffs go through the roof. One cubic meter costs almost $1. And heating in houses is not cheap. Residents of the city pay more than 80-100 dollars for a three-room apartment in the winter.
It is also expensive to pay utility bills. But here the question already arises: “Where does the money go?” The city has an almost complete lack of normal roads.
If in the central part there is asphalt, albeit in pits, but it is, then on the outskirts of the road there are only unpaved roads. Normal, renovated street only Marine.
As for public transport, only one thing can be said - the inhabitants of Sudak are used to walking. Only one bus runs all year round, which can take you to Dachnoye and Uyutny. During tourist time, another route is added, which can be used from the bus station to get to the valley of roses and to the water park.
There are also many taxis in the city. In winter, its cost is reasonable: 1-2 dollars, and you are in the right place. In the summer, taxi drivers are breaking space tariffs. Well, it will not be a sin to rip off an extra penny from a vacationer.
There are no problems with schools in Sudak. There were 13 schools in total. Many simply became hotels. There are three operating schools. One now bears the proud name "Gymnasium". It is there that all children want to gnaw at the granite of science.
School #2 has been recently renovated. The third school teaches children of the Crimean Tatars.
There is also a music school. But there is only one kindergarten. Of course, the authorities plan to open a second kindergarten. A lot of money was allocated for its construction, which is proceeding at a rapid pace. All residents hope that in autumn 2014 the new kindergarten will open its doors for kids.
Businesses and work in Sudak
There have always been problems with work in Sudak. There are no large enterprises in the city. Many residents cannot find a permanent place of work. The main source of income for Sudak residents is the Sudak state farm, which produces a wide range of dessert, table and dry wines.
SE "Sudak". Photo by 17Rising17
Most residents work during the tourist season. Cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels. In winter, the staff in them is reduced, and people are left without work. Many residents rent out their apartments and houses to holidaymakers. The income is enough to live comfortably through the winter.
Jobs can also be found in the markets. The central market that operates all year round provides employment for 300-400 people. There is also a fruit market on the cypress alley. He works for holidaymakers. Sudak residents sell homemade wine, oriental sweets, vegetables and fruits there. Prices in this market are much higher than in the central one.
There are also several supermarkets in Sudak: ATB, Svityaz, Guzel. Locals also work on the beaches during the holiday season, selling various goodies. With might and main there is a trade in souvenirs on the cypress alley. There is a small clothing market nearby.
As a result, we can say that most of the inhabitants of the city of Sudak work in the summer and rest in the winter.
Crime
Loud crimes are very rarely committed in Sudak. Mostly petty theft and drunken brawls. For example, in February of this year, a guy in a hood ripped off women's bags. There were three robberies, the offender fled and has not yet been found.
But still, there are several points that shocked the locals. Not so long ago, a young man raped a pensioner. The perpetrator was behind bars.
Awards were stolen from a veteran of the Second World War, which law enforcement officers managed to return.
Not so long ago, a man was caught who ordered the murder of his wife 17 years ago. All this time he was hiding from law enforcement agencies, but finally got caught.
Sights of Sudak
Sudak is very beautiful city. Its main attraction is the Genoese fortress. Every resident of the city has been there more than once.
From the fortress opens beautiful view to the city. It seems that Sudak is located just in your palm when you stand on observation deck. Of course, the climb is very difficult, but every tourist must overcome it.
View from the fortress. Photo by grishinslawa (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/grishinslawa/)
One more famous place The city has an amusement park. It is better to come there after sunset. It glows with colorful lights. And from the Ferris wheel you can see the night Pike perch - a stunning picture will open to your eyes.
Do not pass by the restaurant "Veranda". It has great food and a romantic atmosphere.
The favorite hangout place for locals and tourists is SunSet openair club. It is located right on the shore of the Sudak Bay. There are interesting shows.
A modern attraction that attracts tourists and Sudak residents is a water park.
Of course, spending a day there is not cheap, but it's worth it. In the late evenings, foam parties are held there, after which a lot of emotions and impressions will remain. For children there are special slides and children's show programs with animators.
It is always pleasant to live and relax in Sudak, despite all its shortcomings. It can rightfully be on the list of the best tourist cities in Crimea!
In Crimea, in every corner there is something to see and where to relax for your own pleasure, but many people like the city of Sudak the most. Impressions about the rest in it remain the most vivid! City of Sudak- this is a real pearl of the southeast coast.
This small town full of sights and curiosities. It is a resort with a rich history, developed infrastructure, it will certainly be of interest to everyone, regardless of hobbies, age or gender. For family lovers beach holiday there is not only a chic embankment with free beaches and water park.
And lovers active rest they can try to climb Cape Alchak or take a walk around the surroundings to admire the picturesque natural landscapes. Gourmets can taste here the most exquisite wines from Massandra.
The most striking attraction of Sudak is the Genoese fortress, a historical monument of the XI-XIV centuries. The fortress is clearly visible from the city and from the embankment; on a non-hot day, you can go on an excursion there. When planning their vacation, many choose to rest in the TOK "Sudak", flattered by the fact that this complex goes directly to the Sudak embankment, which means that it is very close to the beach.
The beaches in Sudak are sandy and pebbly, and the mild and arid climate of this region contributes to the fact that almost every day of spring, summer and autumn is beachy here, and the sea is always clean and gentle.
More than a decade ago, middle-income people chose it for recreation - after all, prices here are lower than Yalta, and it still remains attractive to many. Sidagios, Sugdeya, Soldaya, Sourozh and finally - Sudak. Once upon a time this ancient city settled mostly by merchants, artisans and merchants from different countries, today it is one of the most popular Crimean resorts.
Geographical position
Sudak is located in the southeast of Crimea, between Alushta and Feodosia, it occupies the coastal mountainous part of the peninsula. The resort is notable for its peculiar landscapes, which at the same time differ from the reliefs, for example, the same Big Yalta: the mountains do not differ in special height differences, there is no such lush and impressive variety of tropical vegetation. The climate in the resort is quite hot, and the air is sometimes even dry.
 
Transport connection
Getting here is easy - from Simferopol, directly from the railway station (bus station "Kurortnaya"), as well as from the Central Bus Station, minibuses and buses run regularly. For the most part, everyone takes a taxi from the airport, ordering it in advance or taking it locally (today, a new and modern airport is being built in Simferopol). You can also get to the peninsula via a ferry, and the Crimean bridge will be completed soon. In Sudak itself, minibuses are the main means of transportation.
Our advice: do it early!
Sudak beach
The Sudak bay is protected from two sides by capes (Alchak and Mount Fortress), as a result of which it is rarely windy here, so the water is clear and clean, and the shallow sea is well warmed up by the sun. The beaches can be called healing - the quartz sand that covers them has bactericidal properties and, warmed by the sun, has a beneficial effect on the microcirculation of blood vessels, metabolism.
The beaches are mostly free, but those that belong to the boarding houses, the entry of outsiders, as a rule, is prohibited. On the outskirts there are also wild, poorly equipped, rocky beaches.
Tourist infrastructure
The most striking impression of the city is the Genoese fortress, striking with its majestic beauty and coloring. By the way, for its rather "middle-aged" age (about six centuries), the citadel is quite decently preserved, much better than the rest of the Genoese fortresses of Crimea.
Sudak as a resort
Walking around the city, you can see the monuments of architecture. One of the earliest monuments of the Russian period in the history of Crimea is the Holy Intercession Church. The surroundings are famous for their picturesque views - those who enjoy the views will like it here. the most beautiful rocks and fertile valleys:
The city of Sudak is small and enough calm resort, however, during the season its population increases several times. Among the vacationers, there are mainly parents with children, as well as young people and older people who prefer to relax in a not very noisy and picturesque place. Young people will have a place to have fun - right in the center of the city, not far from the embankment, nightclubs are located, where guests can enjoy discos, cocktail bars, and restaurants.
A cozy small town, which wonderfully combines a stormy resort life with silence, comfort and cleanliness of the surrounding nature.
Sudak is located on the shore of the bay of the same name. The walls and towers of the famous fortress rise above the city. The fortress hill dominates the area and drops steeply into the sea. This is perhaps the main tourist attraction of this region. The walls are intact in places, dilapidated in places, the Consul's house, a mosque, which houses the archaeological museum, has been restored inside.
The fortress is incredibly picturesque and photogenic. Many films have been shot here, magnificent landscapes of the Sudak Valley open from its walls. - the most preserved building in the Crimea among similar ones. From the east, the bay is bounded by Cape Alchak. Between the fortress rock and the cape stretches a long strip sandy beach. Some of the beaches are paid, some are free. The equipment of the beaches is quite consistent with the standards - sun loungers, umbrellas, rental of all kinds of equipment, scooters, banana rides and more. Those who wish to retire go to Cape Alchak.
A wide promenade and a coastal park stretches along the beaches, where there are many around-the-clock cafes, restaurants, entertainment venues, there are no questions about eating and having fun. There are also agents of travel companies here, you can order any excursion, find an instructor for scuba diving, buy everything you need for recreation, souvenirs, fruits in the stalls.
, rest in Crimea
The city, in general, is small, you can walk it from end to end in no more than half an hour. It is built up with both private houses and multi-storey buildings. Some houses were left by the Germans who were evicted from their colony at the beginning of the Patriotic War, some belong to the Tatars who returned to the Crimea after the deportation. Some houses, especially in the area of the beach and the fortress, have been converted into family restaurants, often with national cuisine.
Famous artists often tour in Sudak in summer. Some concerts, for example - Kirkorov - are held at night on the territory of the fortress, fireworks are often arranged, in which local specialists have achieved an enviable art.
If you can talk about the feeling of Crimea, then it is connected with Sudak, - Professor Pavel Novitsky wrote in the twenties, - This is a place full of wild grandeur and picturesque romance. And indeed, one never ceases to be amazed at the authenticity and sharpness of sensations that Sudak and its immediate surroundings give.
To this day, the Genoese fortress conquers with its formidable splendor, which has preserved the memory of the Great Silk Road, the sparkling clash of West and East.
The coves of the New World, which have preserved the ancient pristine nature, are delightful, the sea spray of which surprisingly resembles the famous New World champagne - the brainchild of the wine-making genius Lev Golitsyn.
The history of Sudak is so rich in events that it could decorate the biography of any big city, although, frankly, many pages of this story are sympathetic. On this tiny piece of land, West and East, European civilization and the Islamic world, the Roman Catholic Church and Byzantine Orthodoxy, Kievan Rus and the Horde, the Russian Empire and Ottoman Turkey met.
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This city in the southeast of Crimea is considered a center for the production of wines, as well as a cozy seaside resort, which is considered to be beautiful and clean. Sudak has mild climate and clean air. Feodosia is located 42 km to the southwest, and Alushta is 47 km to the northeast. The city stands on the river of the same name, in the north there are chains of mountains covered with forests. The Kapselskaya valley stretches in the east. To the west, the landscape resembles a familiar Mediterranean view.
If you go to the Crimea, Sudak can be visited in order to enjoy natural beauties and feel the spirit of the times.
According to historical data, the Turks gave the name to the city. The Slavic name sounds like "Surozh". During the XII-XIII centuries the city was the most important shopping mall, including on the famous Silk Road. He saw a lot: the attack of the Asia Minor Seljuks, the devastation by the Mongols and a major restoration.
Then the city was conquered by the Ottomans. During this period, it turned from a prosperous with a large population into a small village. After joining Russian Empire The city began to develop and flourish intensively.
Sudak 2020 still keeps the memory of famous and great people who lived in this amazing place. These include I.K. Aivazovsky, A.K. Glazunov, K. Paustovsky, A. Green, A. Akhmatov. They all lived and worked in this amazing city. There were also those who periodically visited it, for example, M. Bulgakov.
The uniqueness of Sudak is connected, first of all, with the diversity of its landscapes. Here you can see beaches with hot sand and warm water, the scorching sun, from which it is difficult to hide. But also green forests and groves grow in Sudak, in the shady coolness of which tired tourists can relax.
Make your longest summer rest in Crimea, Sudak will help, since it is here that the longest swimming season on the peninsula is.
Among tourists, Sudak is very popular. But, despite this, the city is calm and life flows measuredly. There is no fuss here, but peace reigns. If you have chosen a holiday in Sudak 2020, be sure to enjoy the Genoese fortress, the main pride of the city. It amazes with the beauty and grace of architectural solutions.
Sudak continues to build and flourish. This is noticeable in the construction of new hotels and boarding houses. The beauty of the mountains and the freshness of gardens and vineyards will give you a lot of pleasant impressions, and a light breeze will refresh you on a hot day.
In addition to beach holidays, which, perhaps, occupy a priority place, tourists are happy to walk around the city's outskirts, learning a lot of new and interesting things. Guests of the city enjoy buildings erected in different time periods - towers, temples, barracks and walls, everything that Sudak is famous for. Rest in this city will definitely be interesting and informative.
In good condition are the "Temple on the consoles", as well as Bashi. From Dozornaya and Maiden's Towers only the ruins that are located on the top of the Fortress Mountain have been preserved. However, it is still worth visiting the ruins, as there will be enough of them to immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of that distant time.
Whatever vacation you choose, Sudak is primarily resort town and therefore there is a rather large Sudak water park here, which will definitely brighten up your vacation.
The pools have three levels of depth, various cascades and curtains. The geysers and jacuzzis located at the entrance to the water park will also delight. There is also a children's pool, where there are slides and a water disco.
Active and young people will also like to relax here, they go to Sudak, among other things, for thrills. Here you can do hiking, because in the mountains above Sudak they are broken campgrounds and shelters. There is also the opportunity to go rock climbing. Here ideal conditions, both for amateur and sport climbing.
How to get to Sudak
The bulk of tourists get to Sudak by rail. At the same time they use railway stations located in Feodosia and Sevastopol.
The disadvantage of the road through Sevastopol is that it is much further away than Feodosia. However, the road Simferopol - Sudak is smooth, only at the entrance to the city begins a serpentine.
There are several ways to get from Feodosia. However, the road passes through Stary Krym. It is very popular among taxi drivers. On the last section, starting from the village of Grushevka, the route is identical to the road Simferopol - Sudak. The other way is quite difficult. It passes through Koktebel and Shchebetovka. This is a mountain serpentine, which is most often used by bus drivers.
Buses leave from Simferopol to Sudak quite often, every 15 minutes, while the station in Feodosia is not so busy and the interval between flights here is an hour. Some prefer not to wait so long and go to Sudak by taxi. Despite the fact that it will cost a little more, finding a suitable taxi is not difficult.
Nevertheless, the bulk of tourists come to Sudak through Simferopol. If you are traveling by train, it is best to choose the station you arrive at based on personal tastes, as well as the availability of relevant flights.
